6 Songs That Move My Soul
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Feed your mind with music.
Ahhh…sweet, beautiful and lovely music.
It is the single greatest artform in my view.
I got hooked on music when I was a curious and very introverted, shy, second grader. I remember digging through my older brothers vinyl records that consisted of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Philip Glass, The Doors, The Police, and many other greats. I would literally rock on top of my head to the music for hours to the point of getting knots in my hair (which my Mom would later cut out). 
Music took me away. It made life seem so colorful. It made me FEEL. I remember hearing melody and hooks that made me feel as though I just feel in love. That feeling when your heart just melts. Music turned my heart to mush in one moment, and shot me to the moon in the next.
I simply could not get enough music and ever since…I’ve been a music “junkie”. Music is my oxygen. My drug. It motivates me, it makes me feel things profoundly, and it influences everything I do, think, say or feel.
Looking back, I think listening to music shaped my brain and made me more aware of the world. It made me feel the power of loss, the exhilarating colors of love, and the essence of rainy day sadness much more profoundly.
Music made me feel the beauty in art, in film, and in everyday life (even just driving in the car). It made me realize that music that moves…is music that connects to something deep inside us.
Here are 6 songs that have moved
my soul in one way or another…
1. “Around My Smile” by Hope Sandoval and The Warm Inventions
Listen to the rhythm and spacial beauty that is going on in this song. Organic and deeply flowing. It feels like I’m floating in outer space with no worries or fears. Hope Sandoval’s voice is silky smooth, and weaving in and out of the resonance of space. The slow and bouncy bass dances all around keeping it all loosely together in utter beauty.
2. “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan
The greatest songwriter of all time, hands down. Bob Dylan weaves in poetic verse after poetic verse over a few basic guitar chords, but the power and heart is all there. Dylan was ahead of his time, and no one had seen or heard anything like him when he hit in the 60′s. He changed music forever and still does.
3. “True Love Will Find You In The End” by Daniel Johnston
This song is just over 1 minute long, but it lingers for so much longer. Sadness. Hope. Love. Never giving up. It’s all in here. You can hear the yearning and passion in Daniel’s voice. The music is simple, but the soul and heart shine through. Simply moved me to tears when I first heard it during a tough time in my life. Daniel’s story is a sad one, but it is very enriching. Check out the documentary if you get a chance about Daniel Johnston called, “The Devil and Daniel Johnston”.
4. “Maybe Not” by Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) Live On Letterman
Chan Marshall is probably my favorite female singer of all time. Her voice is simply moving. Sultry. Timeless. I’ve always been a Cat Power fan, but when I saw her play one of my favorite songs on David Letterman live, I fell into an emotional trance. You can hear every single note, feel every single emotion, as the audience goes dead still. Haunting. Hair lifting. Such beauty in such sadness. This song live just shot right through me.
5. “The Scientist” by Coldplay
6. “Njosnavelin” (The Nothing Song) by Sigur Ros
This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life. The intro sounds like the soul, floating above the body, and entering the bliss of the unknown that we call never ending love. Sigur Ros, a band from Iceland, sings in Hopelandic, a made up language. They simply sing in the language of emotions and sound. The album simply “titled” ( ) by Sigur Ros is one of the greatest and most beautiful albums I’ve ever listened to.
I hope you enjoyed these songs. Many of them you probably have not heard.
What did you think? What did you feel?
Posted on October 9, 2009
Hi, Dayne -
I so agree with you that music is powerful. To me, it feels like the connective tissue that joins people’s souls in unity.
I really appreciate you bringing our attention to these not-so-well-known artists and their beautiful art.
Thanks!
- Marie (Coming Out of the Trees)
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Hey Dayne,
What is it about smells and music that can just transport us back to a place in time and conjur a feeling? I love it! Thanks for sharing these picks–many were new and I love the discovery!
Take Care,
Jill
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The moment I read your post title, I thought “The Scientist.” I get choked up everytime I hear it. “Across the Universe” does it for me as well, but I’m not sure why.
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Marie – Hey, thanks for commenting. I’m glad you agree with the connection one feels with music. I’m glad you enjoyed the post and welcome to the blog!
Jill – Smells and scents can for sure take me back to the place and time I first heard songs. It is really bizarre, but powerful. Thanks for posting!
Coach J – SO funny you would mention “Across the Universe” because it is in my top 3 Beatles songs and I NEARLY put it on here! Great pick and great taste!
Hey Dayne!
Music is totally awesome, definitely ranking among the best things of life.
I only know The Scientist by Coldplay, the other songs I havent even heard of. Some other classics from way back in my parents age are Hotel California-The Eagles, and House of the Rising Sun – The Animals.
I personally play two instruments and I love it, I would suggest it to anyone
I hope you have an awesome weekend!
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Don’t kill me Dayne, I’ve only heard of 2
I have some catching up to do…
I like Always and Forever by Heatwave. Makes me nutty!
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That last song is pretty haunting. I’ve never heard that group before!
The song that literally makes me cry every time I hear it is “The Rose” by Bette Middler, I mean WOW.
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I also love “If” by Bread and “Bright Eyes”by Art Garfunkel. Absolutely beautiful.
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I found this very moving, both the music and your thoughts and feelings about the music itself. It reflect a highly sensitive, romantic and unique soul. Beautiful.
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Love this post because I LOVE music! Great songs and thank you for sharing your favorites with us.
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Hi Dayne! That clip of Dylan singing “Tambourine Man” was fantastic. I’ve seen the documentary about Daniel Johnston and it was very powerful. There were three songs and artists here that I’ve never heard of and I thank you for sharing them with us. Great job!
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Great songs… some of my favorites!
Hi Dayne,
If I may share, please find and listen to Lovesong by Third Day (1997).
Sincerely,
John Conant
Hi Dayne,
I dig Sigur Ros music!… im with you.. njosnavelin is a very good song… actually every song of Sigur ros brings me to another dimension… no words can describe their music…
thanks for sharing!
by the way i started to read your articel one by one…
Hey Dayne,
After hearing “Njosnavelin” (The Nothing Song) by Sigur Ros it had to buy it, your right its an amazing song, and from the itunes previews the rest of the album will be amazing.
Thank you for sharing
Mat
Mat, you will not be disappointed. It’s the most beautiful album I’ve ever heard. It simply takes me away to another world. I hope you enjoy!
I think my six would be:
Not so manic now – Dubstar
Sunny afternoon – The Kinks
Waterloo Sunset – The Kinks
Next Lifetime – Erykah Badu
Apple Tree – Erykah Badu
Mellow Mood – Bob Marley
I haven’t listened to most of those for years. Just went through them on YouTube. That Bob Marley tune brings tears to my eyes – makes me think of all the people I love. It’s two minutes of musical heaven.
Great songs, I will have a try someday.
Great. Just great.
In music we can connect to the greatness in ourselves – what we have forgotten about ourselves.
Perhaps that is how God can reach us when we have abandoned Him.
Just, do not say no to what you feel and perhaps God can reach you and tell you what He really wants for us. To be whole and to be loved and even the word “loved” will mean something to you because you have just experienced it.
All the best.
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